President William Ruto has moved to clarify that the government has not entered into any coalition agreement with ODM.
Addressing a rally in Nyamira, Ruto said the Kenya Kwanza administration and ODM have only agreed to work together “to push the country forward.”
“We have not agreed on forming a coalition. We have only agreed that we will work together. Work that will benefit all Kenyans,” he said.
“That is how it is so do not have any worries. We will collaborate to make sure Kenya is united as one.”
The President thanked Opposition leaders who have agreed to be part of his broad-based government.
“I want to thank all those who have agreed that we work together to push the country forward,” he stated.
The President explained that it gets to a point when the most important thing is not what a leader gets, or a party but the country.
"What is important now is Kenya. We want to work on developing the country," he said.
"In a moment like this, it does not matter what benefits a leader or political formation, it matters what benefits the people of Kenya."
Ruto appointed ODM's two deputy party leaders Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya, national chairman John Mbadi and National Assembly minority leader Opiyo Wandayi to his Cabinet.
Joho is Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs; Mbadi heads the National Treasury; Oparanya Cooperatives and MSME Development CS nominee while Wandayi is in charge of Energy and Petroleum docket.
Last week, Sifuna was quick to note that there was no agreement between ODM and Kenya Kwanza.
“ODM therefore remains a member of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition and will continue to play its Opposition role alongside other parties to push for accountability, transparency and equity in governance and public affairs,” he said.
